The Game

We've turned Louisiana Tech University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Louisiana Tech University. At each location, you will need to solve a puzzle before advancing. It is part Scavenger Hunt and part Escape Room! You can play solo or in a group. Besides completing fun puzzles, you will learn fascinating details about different places like Aspire Sculpture, Lady of the Mist and Student Center. You will walk around 1.3 miles as you find clues, solve puzzles and get closer to completing the adventure. You can go at your own pace, but it should take around 60 minutes to complete the adventure. Over 200,000 players have used our app to explore the world. We can't wait for you to play as well!

Duration

60 Min

Location

Howard Center

Exploration Spots

Aspire Sculpture

Snap a team photo at Aspire Sculpture, a 45-foot-tall landmark standing among noble oak trees at the junction of the historic core and the Enterprise Campus.

Lady of the Mist

Solve a riddle at Lady of the Mist, a 1938 granite fountain sculpture representing the university's guiding spirit where students toss coins for good luck.

Student Center

Solve a rebus at Student Center, the central campus hub featuring dedicated study lounges and recreational areas for collaborating between lectures.

Howard Center for the Performing Arts

Solve a riddle at Howard Center for the Performing Arts, the university's premier artistic venue boasting specialized rehearsal rooms and advanced acoustic engineering.

Centennial Tower

Decode a morse code message at Centennial Tower, a commemorative structure built for the university's 100th anniversary that hosts major graduation traditions.

And Much More...

These are just the highlights. There are hidden corners, secret statues, and lost history waiting for you to discover.

Player Reviews

Be one of the first!

Here's what players say about our experiences elsewhere:

Thibodaux, LA

“I enjoyed the cipher puzzle as well as the “ghost hunting” puzzle!”

Team: Brats

— Rhijah L

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.

“The Morse code riddle was pretty amazing”

Team: ctrl alt defeat

— Neeraj M

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

Charlestown, RI

“Seeing sights, solving puzzles”

Team: Nadeau

— Bernadette n

New London, CT

“Yes I did I loved the Morse code part when my flash turned on and off that was a great addition to the game.”

Team: The Mimes

— Jennifer I

Hobbs, NM

“All of them were fun”

Team: birds

— Jessica A

Questions & Answers

What is the Louisiana Tech University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Louisiana Tech University that's part scavenger hunt, part escape room. Your team follows clues on your phone to 9 spots, solving a puzzle and learning something at each one.
Where does it start?: At Howard Center, 300 Adams Blvd, Ruston, LA 71270.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.3 miles on foot. You can go as quickly or slowly as you like!
How much does it cost?: $10 per player.
How many people can play?: Teams can be 1 to 8 players. For bigger groups, split into several teams and race each other on the leaderboard.
What do I need to bring?: A charged phone with mobile data and location turned on, and The Great Game app (free on the App Store and Google Play). We'll send you instructions on how to create a team when you book. Comfortable shoes help.
Does everyone need their own phone?: No. One phone per team is enough, and up to 8 teammates can join on their own phones if they want to.
What if we get stuck?: There are hints at every step, so no team ever gets stuck.
Is it good for kids?: It is great for families! We see multi-generational teams all the time!
What if it rains?: There's no set start time, so you can play any day. If the weather's bad, just go another day, and we'll refund you if your plans change!
Can we book it for a group or event?: Yes. We run custom games for team building, orientations, clubs and conferences, including games built around your own venue, and we've hosted events for over 1,000 people. Book a demo.